Storing ChangeoverMatrix Time.

[JBDOTSC]

Hi all,

I have a model with several servers, each with their own Changeover Matrix for cleaning between  jobs. This is done by a Sequence Dependent Setup within the Servers Task Sequence steps. This is working fine when the Cleaning is either done 100% Automatic or  100% Manual with a Worker called as a Secondary resource.

Some servers however require partial support from a Worker. For example a COMatrix of X mins needs to include 5 mins support from a Worker at the start and 10 mins support from a worker at the end of the Changeover period, with the middle X - 15 mins in the middle of the CO cleaning period (There are other more complex examples too where the operator will be required half way through the process too to empty the cleaning waste container). Is there a way of saving the COMatrix time, rather than running this delay, so that I can then build an add on process or add further task sequences to break the time into its Automated and Manual Components?

 

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

 

J

[JBDOTSC]

I have been  working on this problem with Caleb @Simio who has been very helpful and we have come up with a work around.

Use the Changeover step in Add-on Process, choose to 'Save Setup Time' within it. This only saves the time though, it doesn't stop the delay, so you need to change the Delay Multiplication factor from 1 to a tiny number, for example 0.01, to make the Changeover calculated delay negligible. Then, use the Assign step to multiply the saved Time back to its correct value. This variable can then be used in a Task Sequence or Add on-process as desired.

[sebastianhenr01]

Hello, can you share the model? I want to do something like that.